Shark – Rocket® Corded Stick Vacuum – Orange

We wanted to replace another stick vacuum with something that works better. I’ve been quite happy with the Shark. The brush head is a nice and useful option for this style of vacuum. The bare floor head with microfiber pad works well on our wood floor. Having the moving parts up high does make it a bit heavier in your hand, but it’s not excessive. Having a cord means lots of power and that it won’t run out midway through vacuuming – at the loss of some convenience (and more weight for a battery). But the shark has a longer cord than any of our full-size vacuums letting us go much farther without having to unplug-replug.
Finally, bagless vacuums can be messy. This Shark empties quickly right over the trash. It works well and limits the mess, and it’s easy enough for you to just go ahead and empty it after every use.

So I don’t write many reviews (selfish of me I know), but I’m hoping this will help someone who’s looking for a vacuum for the same reason I was. My grandmother is 85 and still going strong, but was having a hard time keeping up with her floors – hard floors and carpet. I was initially looking for a light vacuum to help her with her carpet, and figured I’d tackle a solution for her hard floors next. I was about to buy an Oreck Magnesium from a local Oreck retailer, when I stopped by Best Buy and saw this Shark Rocket. I figured what the hell, I’ll buy it and at the very least she can use it in place of a broom and dust pan if it doesn’t live up to all it’s hype and marketing as a powerful carpet vacuum. Well, I can tell you this thing is AWESOME. I was utterly AMAZED at what this small vacuum pulled out of her carpet. SHE was amazed at how light and easy it was for her to maneuver. It basically just pulls itself across the carpet, and glides across her hard floors. Some other reviewers have pointed out how small the trash bin is. While I agree, I can say in this case it’s not an issue. In my grandmother’s words, and I quote..”I will gladly empty this thing an extra time or two in exchange for how wonderfully easy it is for my old arthritic hands and arms to push around”
I can’t emphasize enough how exited she was. After seeing that excitement and realizing how hard these types of tasks become on the elderly, I would buy this thing if it cost 3 times what it does.
So, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, if you have older parents or grandparents and are looking for a vacuum that will make their lives a little easier, please consider this one. On a side note, I was so impressed I’m buying one for my own home….and I already own both a full size Dyson and a Dyson digital slim.

Been a long-time owner/user of canister and uprights. Hated them all. Heavy, cumbersome, attachments a pain. This Shark is just the opposite. Fairly lightweight, efficient, attachments are reasonably convenient. What I really like about it is the ability to easily see the clear reservoir enabling you to empty it as needed, instead if just guessing. The filters are easily accessible and cleanable. The only improvement I wish they would make to it is to change the electrical cord so that it would plug and unplug at the handle-housing. As it is you have two choices to empty the dust-reservoir: (1) conveniently empty it inside your home into a nearby receptacle and unleash a nasty, fine cloud of dust back into the air; or (2) unplug at the wall, gather and carry the entire handle-housing and cord outside to empty into your garbage can. Keep in mind it can require several emptyings (new word) for one cleaning day.

This vacuum cleaner has great suction and is very light weight.